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Gladys West: African American Mathematician Who Helped Develop GPS Technology
Reading time: 3 minutesGladys West is credited with playing an integral role in the development of GPS technology. Click the link to learn…Black Panther: 1st Black Superhero In Mainstream American Comics
Reading time: 1 minutesBlack Panther made his debut in 1966. Click the link to learn more.
Dr. George Carruthers: Developed The 1st Moon-Based Space Observatory Used In The Apollo 16 Space Mission
Reading time: 3 minutesAfrican American Astrophysicist, Dr. George Carruthers invented an ultraviolet camera that was utilized on the moon by Apollo 16 astronauts…
Richard R. Wright, Sr.: Educator, College Founder & Banker
Reading time: 3 minutesRichard R. Wright, Sr., founded Georgia State Industrial College and Citizens and Southern Bank and Trust. He is also one…1963 Walk To Freedom: 1st Time “I Have A Dream Speech” Shared By MLK
Reading time: 1 minutesMLK first shared his historic, "I Have A Dream Speech" in Detroit, MI in 1963. Click the link to learn…1963 Walk To Freedom: 1st Time “I Have A Dream Speech” Shared By MLK
Reading time: 1 minutesMLK first shared his historic, "I Have A Dream Speech" in Detroit, MI in 1963. Click the link to learn…
“A Red Record”: A History of Lynching Documented By Ida B. Wells Barnett
Reading time: 5 minutesIn 1895, African American journalist, Ida B. Wells Barnett published, “A Red Record” an account of the lynching of African…
Christina Jenkins: Inventor of The “Sew In” Hair Weave
Reading time: 2 minutesChristina Jenkins is credited with developing the sew in hair weaving process. Click the link to learn more.
Ethel Lois Payne: “The First Lady” Of The Black Press
Reading time: 3 minutesEthel Lois Payne: “The First Lady” Of The Black Press! Click the link to learn more.
Robert Smalls: Daring Escape To Freedom
Reading time: 3 minutesRobert Smalls and his crew made a daring escape to freedom in the presence of the confederate army. Click the…Robert Smalls: Daring Escape To Freedom
Reading time: 3 minutesRobert Smalls and his crew made a daring escape to freedom in the presence of the confederate army. Click the…